Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Friday Evening 7-24-26
Iraq Accelerates Journey Towards WTO Membership
Business Iraq Iraqi News July 24, 2026 The WTO headquarters at the Centre William Rappard in Geneva, Switzerland Baghdad – Iraq has increased its attempts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), with the new administration advancing a process that officials regard as part of a larger agenda of economic reform and diversification.
Iraq’s accession to the WTO would bring it into the rules-based global trading system, compelling the country to match its trade policies with international norms for market access, transparency, and regulation.
News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 7-25-2026
KTFA:
Clare: Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi Receives Representatives of JPMorgan in Washington and Agrees on the Opening of a Bank Branch in Iraq to Finance Projects Implemented by U.S. Companies
Media Office of the Prime Minister
July 18, 2026
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 7-25-26
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
Saudi Arabia Enters Direct Conflict as Red Sea Shipping Attacks Expand Middle East Energy Crisis
Saudi Arabia has launched military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen following attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, opening a new front in an already volatile regional conflict. As pressure continues in both the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz, global markets are increasingly focused on the risks to energy supplies, trade routes, and financial stability.
Clarity Act Breakthrough, Iraqi Dinar Rises, Zimbabwe
Clarity Act Breakthrough, Iraqi Dinar Rises, Zimbabwe
The Charlie Ward Show: 7-24-2026
The global financial landscape is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation, marked by legislative milestones and significant economic shifts across both developed and developing nations.
A recent broadcast of The Charlie Ward Show shed light on these monumental changes, exploring how recent political decisions and resource-driven developments are reshaping the international monetary order.
Rob Cunningham: Let’s Speculate and Cook
Rob Cunningham: Let’s Speculate and Cook
7-24-2026
Let’s speculate and cook.
• A $3–4 quadrillion tokenized global economy.
• 10,000+ Stablecoins issued
• 50% of the global financial services ecosystem regularly uses XRP as a bridge asset.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 7-24-26
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
U.S. Expands Global Trade Measures as Nations Prepare for a New Era of Economic Realignment
New U.S. trade actions affecting dozens of economies are reinforcing the trend toward regional supply chains, strategic manufacturing, and a more fragmented global trading system, adding another chapter to the ongoing transformation of international finance.
Alasdair Macleod: China Ends Retail Paper Gold & Opens the Floodgates
Alasdair Macleod: China Ends Retail Paper Gold & Opens the Floodgates
Mining Network: 7-23-2026
Alasdair Macleod, economist and leading voice on sound money, returns to Mining Network to break down China’s rapidly accelerating gold strategy and what it means for Western paper markets, the dollar, and global monetary order.
Earlier this month Hong Kong launched its new gold central clearing and settlement system.
This week several major Chinese banks (including ICBC) will end retail paper gold trading on the Shanghai Gold Exchange.
News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 7-24-2026
Stephanie Starr: Pivotal Moment Not Just for Iraq, but for the Entire Middle East
7-24-2026
Iraq’s Prime Minister is heading to Iran at a pivotal moment not just for Iraq, but for the entire Middle East.
Iraq is uniquely positioned to maintain relationships with both the United States and Iran, making it one of the few nations capable of helping reduce regional tensions through diplomacy.
Peace creates opportunity. Opportunity creates investment. Investment creates prosperity.
The timing is difficult to ignore:
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 7-24-26
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
U.S.–Iran Conflict Deepens as War Funding Grows, Energy Risks Persist, and Diplomacy Stalls
Escalating military spending, stalled diplomacy, continued threats to global shipping lanes, and persistent regional instability are reinforcing concerns that the Middle East conflict could have lasting consequences for global energy markets, international trade, and the evolving financial system.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning7-24-26
Iran Seeks Access To $11B In Energy Funds In Iraq
2026-07-23 / 13:35 Shafaq News- Tehran/ Baghdad Iran has between $10 billion and $11 billion in funds and energy receivables held or owed in Iraq, Central Bank of Iran Governor Abd Al-Naser Hemmati announced on Thursday.
Hemmati said he discussed the funds with Iraqi Central Bank Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein during Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit to Tehran, with both sides seeking mechanisms to allow Iran to finance imports or complete permitted financial transfers.
What’s Really Happening in Iraq? | Jon Dowling & Larry Ballard
What’s Really Happening in Iraq? | Jon Dowling & Larry Ballard
7-23-2026
The global financial system is standing at a pivotal crossroads. As national debts soar and traditional fiat monetary structures face unprecedented stress, economists and geopolitical analysts are increasingly turning their attention toward systemic monetary reforms.
In a recent podcast hosted by Jon Dowling, guest speaker Larry Ballard—a Christian believer and author of Restoring the Republic—shared a comprehensive breakdown of the ongoing global financial reset.